newbobooks Chapter 261
Chapter 261
"What are you doing back here?"
Chi Chenyi flung her hand away.
Nalan Jingwen handed the things in her hands to him and sighed softly, "I've gone to buy you shoes."
Chi Chenyi's gaze fell on the shoes, then quickly moved away.
"I do not need."
Nalan Jingwen didn't say anything. Looking at his battered feet, he took out a handkerchief from his pocket, wet it, and carefully wiped them for him. Chi Chenyi looked down at Nalan Jingwen's actions, his pale lips pressed tightly together, his hands hanging at his sides clenched into fists, his nails digging into his palms without him even noticing.
"You should wear your shoes properly from now on."
She touched the red rope on Chi Chenyi's foot. It had been there for a long time, and the edges had become rough and white, serving no decorative purpose whatsoever, yet Chi Chenyi still treasured it dearly.
She wanted Chi Chenyi to throw away the red rope so she could braid another one for him, but given the current situation, that seemed impossible.
She could only carefully put his shoes on for him before standing up.
Chi Chenyi's bloodshot eyes were fixed on her, and tears welled up in them. A bright moon rose in the sky, its pale light casting a desolate and lonely glow.
"Why is this still happening?"
"Since you don't want me anymore, then be cruel to me. What's the point of doing all this?"
Chi Chenyi questioned repeatedly, but her voice trembled.
"Is there anything else about me that's worth using?"
Nalan Jingwen frowned. "When have I ever used you?"
"Do you think that there was another purpose behind bringing you back to the Divine Realm back then?"
"Is not it?"
Chichenyi countered with a question.
"Back then, you brought me back to the Divine Realm because you were afraid I would wreak havoc on the mortal world. You also held me hostage, forcing the demon race to submit to you and use the divine tree of Phoenix Perch Mountain to improve their cultivation."
"You dare say it isn't true?"
Nalan Jingwen frowned even more deeply. "Where did you hear that from?"
She stepped forward, getting closer to him. "Or rather, who told you?"
In fact, she had noticed it a long time ago. When she met Chi Chenyi on her way back to the Divine Realm, she sensed a very familiar power on Chi Chenyi's body. Although it was not obvious, she still noticed it. She originally thought it was an injury Chi Chenyi had sustained on the way back, but after checking, she found that there were no signs of violent resistance on his body.
Who exactly is sowing discord?
"Which of the past demon kings of the fox clan didn't willingly protect Phoenix Perch Mountain? Have you ever thought about why I brought you back to the Divine Realm?"
Back then, she genuinely felt that Chi Chenyi was destined to be with her, which is why she brought him back to the Divine Realm and raised him by her side. It was definitely not because she was afraid that he would cause chaos in the mortal world that she stifled his growth.
"The demon race is already under my jurisdiction, so how can you talk about submitting? In other words, even if I didn't bring you back to the divine realm, even if the demon race rebelled and wreaked havoc on the human world, do you believe that I can still make you submit to me again without firing a single shot?"
Nalan Jingwen had a serious expression and exuded an aura of authority.
"As for the divine trees of Phoenix Perch Mountain, they are indeed beneficial to the cultivation of everyone in the Divine Realm, but why would I use them secretly?"
It was originally hers, so what if she used it?
Nalan Jingwen approached Chi Chenyi, a cold glint in his eyes.
"From beginning to end, there is only one thing I have wronged you about. As for the rest, I have a clear conscience."
Chi Chenyi staggered back a few steps, muttering, "Yes, yes..."
How could he forget that Nalan Jingwen is the ruler of the Divine Realm? She has the power to wipe out an entire clan in the blink of an eye.
He was manipulated by someone with ulterior motives, and he was blinded by hatred, so he actually thought that person was right and even questioned her.
Seeing his distraught appearance and the fact that he was about to fall, Nalan Jing reached out and caught him around the waist, pulling him into her arms and wiping away the tears from the corners of his eyes.
"Come back to me."
"I'm really worried about leaving you alone."
Chi Chenyi stared at her blankly, a hint of pain flashing in his eyes, and choked out, "You betrayed me."
Nalan Jingwen nodded, kissed his cheek, and then pressed his forehead against his.
"I know."
Even if you hate me and don't forgive me, I'll accept it.
"Come back. If you want to kill me to vent your anger, you'll have to do it by my side first."
Tears streamed down Chi Chenyi's face. He looked at the person in front of him, wanting to nod and say yes, but he couldn't bring himself to say it.
He couldn't get over his own conscience; he was struggling internally, afraid of being abandoned again, afraid of being let down, and even more afraid of getting trapped and never being able to turn back.
He felt that he must be sick.
Chi Chenyi stiffly pulled away from her embrace, lowering his head and not daring to look her in the eye. His fingertips trembled slightly as he tried to suppress the collapse in his heart. The pain in his heart was like a sharp blade, cutting into his heart again and again, making him almost suffocate.
"You go."
Nalan Jingwen's face suddenly darkened. "What did you say?"
"Go away. We're even now. I won't kill you, but I don't want to see you again."
Nalan Jingwen was almost laughing in anger. He was asked to consider it, and this was the result he came up with?!
"you sure?"
Chi Chenyi turned her face away, not wanting her to see her red eyes, and desperately suppressed her voice.
"I won't bother you anymore."
Let's let each other go.
The last sentence was swallowed up by the endless night and scattered with the wind.
Then came an endless silence. Nalan Jingwen looked at him for a long time before finally nodding, "If you think this is the best choice."
"If this makes you happy, then I respect your decision."
Chi Chenyi remained silent, head bowed.
Nalan Jingwen said no more and turned to leave.
If he can live well without me, then the past century of entanglement can be wiped clean, just as he wishes.
The man stared blankly at her departing figure, so resolute and without a trace of lingering affection, and suddenly burst into tears.
Look, he is always the only one who is trapped.
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When Nalan Jingwen returned to the inn, Jingchi was surprised to find that he had not concealed himself. Upon seeing Nalan Jingwen return, he immediately rushed forward, his lips moving but no words were uttered.
It was Nalan Jingwen who spoke first.
"Where is Nalan Yin?"
"in the room."
Nalan Jingwen was somewhat surprised that this guy hadn't left.
She nodded and went into the room, not seeing Jingchi's hesitant expression.
Nalan Yin sat upright in the room, the table was full of dishes, and Nalan Jingwen raised his eyebrows slightly and sat on a stool.
"Not leaving?"
"Does your sister really want Yin'er to leave?"
Nalan Yin's face was still pale, and the redness at the corners of her eyes had not completely faded; they were somewhat swollen, indicating that she had probably just finished crying not long ago.
Nalan Jingwen shook his head and waved to him.
"come over."
Nalan Yin was confused. Although she was angry that Nalan Jingwen had abandoned her for someone else again, she still couldn't bear to give up on Nalan Jingwen's initiative to approach her and walked over to stand in front of her.
Nalan Jingwen took his hand; it was icy cold and seemed impossible to warm. She stroked it for a moment, then gently pulled him into her arms.
"Be good, and make things easier for me."
Nalan Yin nestled in her arms, burying her face in her neck, without making a sound.
It's like snuggling together, swallowing all the grievances in this embrace.
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